
Lois Eisenberg | A Greeting and a Blessing
The first night of Rosh Hashanah, which is a very holy day for the Jewish people, and 9/11 fell on the same day of this year 2026. This year Rosh

The first night of Rosh Hashanah, which is a very holy day for the Jewish people, and 9/11 fell on the same day of this year 2026. This year Rosh

Several months ago, when Proposition 40 was still in the signature-gathering phase, I wrote a column explaining why the measure did not make sense. As a certified public accountant who

Peggy Stabile’s Sept. 25 letter to the editor, “Avoiding Reality,” presents the false assumption that everyone believes that a child “coming out” is “beneficial to all.” I’m sure there are

For years, Val Verde was my home. It was where my family built a life, where I knew my neighbors, and where we stood together through the challenges of living

Contributing writer Aldgra Fredly has reported that President Donald Trump spoke at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, where he reminded everyone “there is no global government and vowed

Sept. 23: “We are sitting under rocket fire right now. Everything around us is being blown apart. The house is shaking, and car alarms are going off. It’s impossible to

For the past four years at the Saugus Union School District, Anna Griese has been what we all hope an elected official will be: an accessible, approachable leader who takes

James Talarico, the Democrat candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas, made a statement that God is non-binary, which has upset many on the right. Binary by definition is a

I’m writing to proudly endorse Reza Rassool for the College of the Canyons board of trustees, Area 1. As someone who has dedicated my 30-plus-year career to COC and our

Every September, we wear teal to recognize Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, but for far too long many women, the disease remains hidden in plain sight. This year, California has taken

California has a housing crisis, but it is also mainly an affordability crisis. Simply demanding that communities build more units does not solve the problem if the resulting housing remains

I first met Jason Gibbs about 10 years ago at a meeting of civic-minded people with differing viewpoints. A question was asked of the group, and Jason’s reply was thorough,

It has come to my attention over the years that most people do not realize that the Veterans Health Administration is the only national health insurance program in the United

I’m writing to share my support for Lynne Plambeck in the upcoming November election for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. I’ve known and worked beside Lynne for many years,

By David Hegg We are becoming a nation of protest, and that is something near and dear to my heart simply because I am considered a Protestant. That label was

It is sad to see one of the most impactful businesses in Santa Clarita history relocate. Hydraulic Research Textron/Woodward has been a major aerospace employer in Santa Clarita since 1969.

Re: Ophelia Finicle, “Beware of Food Toxins,” letters, Sept. 18. Ophelia, I wanted to thank you for your thoughtful and informative letter. There were many things I did not know

Did you know that recently released Census Bureau statistics show the poverty rate in the United States fell to a record low in 2025? That’s an extraordinary development, but it

Denise Lite is a family advocate attorney and a longtime resident of the Santa Clarita Valley who is running for City Council District 2. She brings to this race qualities

As a business owner, homeowner and community member in the Santa Clarita Valley, I strongly endorse Bryan Biggers for the William S. Hart Union High School District board. I have